Verbal Reasoning questions and answers

Verbal Reasoning Questions and Answers

Verbal Reasoning questions assess your ability to spell words correctly, use accurate grammar, understand analogies, read and comprehend written information etc. You will be presented with short passages of text, which you’ll be required to interpret and then answer questions. Verbal Reasoning questions and answers are typically in the ‘True, False, Cannot Say’ multiple-choice format, although there are a range of alternatives too.

Practise with our Verbal Resoning test questions to help you know what to expect, improve your speed and confidence and be really prepared for the actual test.

1,161.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

The people generally try to curry favour with the corrupt but influential person.

A.

cook favour

B.

seek favour

C.

extract favour

D.

display favour

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,162.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

Can you tell me why did you not speak the truth?

A.

why did not you speak

B.

that why did you not speak

C.

why you did not speak

D.

why did you not spoke

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,163.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

The long or short of it is that I do not want to deal with that new firm.

A.

The long and short of it

B.

The long and short for it

C.

The long or short for it

D.

The shot and long for it

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,164.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

My hair stood off ends when I saw the horrible sight.

A.

stood at ends

B.

stood on ends

C.

stood to ends

D.

stands on ends

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,165.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

The world has seen small real attempt at population and resource planning.

A.

few

B.

little

C.

less

D.

a few

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.